"snuba" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of snorkel + scuba Etymology templates: {{blend|en|snorkel|scuba}} Blend of snorkel + scuba Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} snuba (uncountable)
  1. (sports) A combination of snorkeling and scuba diving where the swimmer uses the fins, mask, and breathing apparatus commonly used in scuba diving, but the oxygen tanks usually strapped to the back are instead attached to floating rafts that remain on the water's surface. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-snuba-en-noun-bHzVB1xF Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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